Free Easter Activities for Kids
Two weeks of free Easter activities organised by Watford Borough Council kick off tomorrow… MORE INFO HERE
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Stalls at the 2018 Summer Fayre
How to secure your stall at the 2017 Summer Fayre.
Can You Help?
Could you help administer a small grants scheme for children? Eligible families receive grants for much-needed items, mainly children’s furniture,
Marshals needed for fun run
Can you spare a couple of hours to marshal the Fun Run at this year’s Oxhey Village Summer Fayre?
Will you open your garden this summer?
Would you like to welcome people to your garden for charity, as part of the 2017 Oxhey Open Gardens?
Free Children’s Activities
Easter and Summer school holidays 2017 sees the launch of the brand new FREE activities programme for 5 to 15
New Allotments & Recycling Fund
New plots at Paddock Road Allotments and free money to help the environment… READ MORE HERE
New Scout Group
Oxhey has a new Scout group, based in Eastbury Road. MORE INFO HERE
Big Wordfest
Watford’s Big Wordfest is back by popular demand, celebrating everything to do with language and words. MORE HERE
Oxhey Park North
For those that can’t make the drop in session today (details here) the revised plans for Oxhey Park North can
Oxhey Park & Skateboarding Drop In Sessions
Watford Borough Council are holding two drop in sessions this coming Saturday. Between 10am and 12:30pm they will be presenting
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up on Saturday 11th March at 9:30am. All are welcome,
The inaugural Oxhey Village Brewfest
Oxhey Village’s very first Brewfest will be held on Saturday 1 April 2017. Join us at The Rifle Volunteer for a celebration of local beers.
Join us for the Big Breakfast 2017
This year’s Big Breakfast will be on Saturday 25 March 2017. Join us for a fantastic community breakfast, with proceeds donated the Peace Hospice.
Oxhey Park North
WBC are holding a drop-in session to present their current plans for Oxhey Park North on Saturday 11 March 2017 from 10am to
Shed Break-ins
Police are currently investigating a number of shed breaks in the OXHEY AVENUE allotment. Between Wednesday 16.00hrs 08/02/17 and Monday 11.30hrs
Join us for OVEG’s 2017 AGM
Join us on Thursday 9 March for OVEG’s 2017 annual general meeting. We’ll meet at Bushey and Oxhey Methodist Church on King Edward Road.
Register for our first Jumble Trail
We’re taking registrations for our very first Jumble Trail, which will take place on 7 July 2017. It’s just like a car boot sale… but on your street.
Great British Spring Clean
The Great British Spring Clean is a campaign to bring together people from across the country to clear up the
Herts Big Weekend
Thousands of free tickets will be available for attractions across Hertfordshire, but you will need to register your interest now
February Newsletter
Our February newsletter is out now and it’ll be our last until we find a new editor, so if you can
Local Food Banks
Two local food banks rely on the support of our local community for food donations, volunteering and finances. More information about
HSBC Site Update
Watford Borough Council have refused planning permission for the HSBC site in Haydon Road… MORE INFO HERE
Spring Fair
If there are any people in the Oxhey/Bushey community who would like to book a stall please email Nicola on
Panto in Oxhey
Panto comes to Oxhey tomorrow and OVEG members can get a discount of £3 per ticket for the evening performance
Oxhey Park Crayfish
Students prepare and cook locally sourced Oxhey Park crayfish… READ MORE HERE
Meet Your Councillors
Oxhey’s councillors will be holding a drop-in session at LJs Coffee House tomorrow morning from 10:30 – 12. LJs is opposite
Have Your Say
A government group is asking people for their help to draw up a new pattern of council wards. The independent Local
Reserve your table for the Oxhey Village Quiz
Join us on 28 January for the Oxhey Village Quiz. The quiz will be at St Matthew’s Church Hall from 19:00.
HSBC Site Deadline
The deadline for comments on the plans to demolish the existing HSBC building in Haydon Road and replace it with nine residential units
Clovercourt resubmits Bucks Meadow plans
Developer Clovercourt has resubmitted plans for Bucks Meadow, following Hertsmere’s previous decision to reject the application.
Are You a Local Brewer?
In early April, we’ll be hosting a local beer festival. It’s a chance for all amateur brewers in the area
Elstree Aerodrome Planes Update
Cllr Peter Taylor recently met with representatives from Elstree Aerodrome to discuss complaints from residents relating to low flying planes.
Clovercourt submits revised Bucks Meadow plan
The developer behind the Bucks Meadow planning application has submitted a revised plan to Watford and Hertsmere councils.
Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan
My Community Safety and Criminal Justice Plan: Everybody’s Business, signals a new emphasis in my role as PCC – enabling greater
2017 Events
We’ve finalised our events calendar for 2017… 28 January 2017Quiz Night 24th February 2017OVEG Open Night 25 March 2017Big Breakfast
Christmas Lunch
Will you be alone on Christmas Day, or do you know someone who will be? For those who would appreciate
Christmas in the Rose Garden
Christmas in the Rose Garden Sunday 11th December 1-3pm Come and visit santa, have a mulled wine and mince pie
Christmas party at St Matthew’s book swap
The next book swap and Craft Club at St Matthew’s Church will also be a Christmas party. Join for mince pies, sausage rolls, and other surprises.
Wickes Site
An application has been submitted to convert the old Wickes site in Lower High Street into a Jaguar & Land
Have Your Say
Hertfordshire residents are being asked to give their views on the county council’s spending priorities for next year as it
Santa’s Coming to Oxhey
The annual Bushey and Oxhey Round Table Santa float is making its way across the area collecting money for needed
HSBC Site
Developers plan to demolish the existing HSBC building in Haydon Road and replace it with nine residential units and a nursery. More
December 2016 newsletter is out now
The OVEG December 2016 newsletter is out now and being delivered to our members around Oxhey Village.
Oxhey Village Advent
It’s that time of year again when the Oxhey Village advent calendar will be popping up in different windows around
Bushey & Oxhey Pubs
Running until Sunday 19 March 2017, Bushey Pubs – Then & Now is a nostalgic and affectionate look at local pubs now and
Lost Keys
Have you lost the key to your Audi, plus some other keys on a key ring with a family crest?
£233 raised for Remembrance Sunday
Thanks to all those that joined us at our Remembrance Sunday services, especially to those who took part and helped us
Christmas gift stalls at St Matthews book swap
Get ahead of your present shopping at the St Matthews Christmas gift stall on Thursday 17 November.
Please join us on Remembrance Day
On Sunday 13 November, we will host the annual Remembrance Sunday service and memorial walk.
‘Come for Coffee’ event for Macmillan Cancer Support
St Matthew’s Church is holding a ‘Come for Coffee’ event 20 October 2016, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Motorbike Theft
Police are investigating the theft of a Red Ducati Hypermotar motorcycle from the driveway of 40 Chalk Hill, Watford. The
Have Your Say
Hertfordshire County Council is asking members of the public for their views for the future of travel in the county… READ
Do you recognise this man?
Hertfordshire Police need your help to identify a man who sexually assaulted a teenager at Bushey Station… WATCH CCTV
Oxhey Park Barriers
Barriers will be installed to prevent travellers from pitching up in Oxhey Park… READ MORE
Lost Keys
A set of keys were found in Lower Paddock Road on Thursday, if you’re missing yours please get in touch…
Oxhey History
We’ve just updated our history page, there’s lots to see here… OXHEY HISTORY
Oxhey Park Barrier
We are pleased to be able to tell you that Watford Council will be ordering a new low railing for
St Matthew’s to continue book swap and craft club combo
The combination of book swap and Craft Club at St Matthew’s Church has been a success and will continue for the foreseeable future.
Oxhey Park Clear Up
Hi all friends, Hope to see some of you this Saturday for our Friends of Oxhey Park September Clear Up
Watford Junction Redevelopment
Watford’s MP, Richard Harrington is petitioning the Department for Transport for a full redevelopment of Watford Junction station. MORE INFO
Bike Theft
Police are investigating the theft of a Ladies Specialized bike from the rear garden of The Rifle Volunteer Public House.
Station Rezoning
Our local councillors are calling for Watford’s stations to be rezoned ahead of the Met Line extension… SIGN THE PETITION
Oxhey Park Barrier
Following another recent caravan incursion our local councillors want to know your views on what action should be taken to prevent
Toddler Group to Close
Due to a lack of volunteers and a drop in the number of children attending regularly, St Matthews Mums and
Councillor Drop-in Session
On Saturday County Councillor Stephen Giles-Medhurst is holding a drop-in session at LJ’s Cafe, which is located at Attenborough Court
Oxhey Park Travellers
Earlier today around 40 travellers arrived at Oxhey Park. The Council and Hertfordshire Police immediately attended and the following steps are
Attempted Burglary
Between 18.45hrs Thursday 28/07/16 and 07.55hrs Friday 29/07/16, someone attemted to break into Blue Lobster, 9a Pinner Road. They attempted
Deadly Caterpillars
A deadly species of caterpillar has been spotted in Watford… READ MORE HERE
Do you recognise this man?
A teenage boy was inappropriately touched by a stranger as he walked towards a train station. The 15-year-old boy was
Allotment Community Development Update
The community project at Paddock Road allotment has been running since last summer. In the coming months we will be
Robberies
There have been two reported robberies in Oxhey (Field Rd and Oxhey Park) over the past couple of days. Please
Low Flying Aircraft
Cllr Peter Taylor recently met with representatives from Elstree Aerodrome to discuss complaints from residents relating to low flying aircraft.
Gasworks Development
More info is now available on the developer’s website at www.watfordgasworks.co.uk
Bike Security Event
A bicycle security event will be running at Watford General Hospital tomorrow (Friday July 15) where cyclists will be able
Cold Callers
Today police were called to 2 instances of probable rogue traders selling door-to-door in Watford. The first “team” of people were
Herts Healthy Homes Service
Herts Healthy Homes is a free information and support home-visit service funded by HCC and the NHS, to support
Cream teas at St Matthew’s book swap
The next book swap at St Matthew’s Church will join up with Craft Club, and includes cream team and home-made scones.
Southern Rail Petition
Southern Rail have axed all services on the Milton Keynes to Clapham Junction route, which serves Watford Junction. MORE INFO
Open Gardens raises £2,700 for Peace Hospice
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens, held on 26 June 2016, raised £2,700 for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Watford Observer Fun Day
The Watford Observer’s third family fun day will return next weekend. In conjunction with Bushey Sports Club, the event will be
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up this Saturday 9th July at 10:30am. All are welcome, please meet
From the Wheatsheaf to the Windmill
An historical account of the inns, hotels, taverns, pubs, alehouses and beerhouses which have served the people of and travellers
Merry Hill
This was posted on Facebook this afternoon, please be vigilant… It has been reported to Hertfordshire Police and our local
The Load of Hay in Lego
The latest instalment of Oxhey in Lego… Design and build: The Davis Family
Join us for the Picnic on the Green
Join us on Sunday 10 July 2016 for the annual Picnic on the Green, including live music from Mike Sherwood’s ‘Swing Time’.
Oxhey Open Gardens 2016
This year’s Oxhey Open Gardens will be held on Sunday 26 June 2022, raising money for Watford’s Peace Hospice.
Bugsy Malone
Don’t miss the smash hit stage version of Alan Parker’s world famous musical brought to you by the award winning
Lost property at the Summer Fayre
We have some lost property from yesterday’s Summer Fayre.
Oxhey Park Clear Up
The Friends of Oxhey Park are having their next clear up on Saturday 11 June at 10:30am. All are welcome,
Volunteers Needed
Friends of Attenborough Fields are in need of some volunteers to help them marshal their fun run on Saturday at
Buy your OVEG bags at the Summer Fayre
We’ll be selling Oxhey Village bags at the Summer Fayre.
Walks & More
Outdoor activities aimed at inspiring you to explore the Hertfordshire countryside… MORE INFO
Festivals Coming Soon
This year’s Bushey Festival and Watford’s Imagine Festival are coming soon, more info and tickets here… BUSHEY FESTIVAL IMAGINE FESTIVAL
Can you help at the Summer Fayre?
Can you spare a couple of hours to help at the Summer Fayre?
Bucks Meadow developer goes to High Court
Clovercourt, the developer behind the Bucks Meadow refused planning application, has taken the issue to the High Court.
Hertsmere council refuses Bucks Meadow plans
Councillors from Hertsmere have refused the Bucks Meadow planning application at a meeting of the council’s planning committee.
Farm Terrace Update
The Government has approved plans for the council to build on the Farm Terrace allotment site… READ MORE
Happy Birthday Bernard
A man is preparing to celebrate his 90th birthday with his friends and family in their annual street party celebrating
Bushey Arches Car Park
New restrictions are in force at the Bushey Arches car park…
May book swap at St Matthews
There will be a book swap at St Matthew’s Church on 19 May 2016. Bring a book, borrow a book, and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.
New Cash Machine
Great news! Oxhey’s new FREE cash machine has just been installed on Chalk Hill and should be operational sometime next week…
10 Years of OWL
Neighbourhood Watch in Hertfordshire is celebrating 10 years of OWL (Online Watch Link), and we would like to know what you think
142 & 258 Bus Update
Transport for London (TfL) have announced no changes to certain bus services across Hertfordshire… READ MORE
Oxhey Park Clear Up
Hi everyone Well after an eventful 24 hours we have our park back! For those who don’t know what’s been
Watford Observer Fun Day
The Watford Observer’s third family fun day run in conjunction with Bushey Sports Club will be held on Sunday, July
20mph for Watford Heath
Following requests from the Watford Heath Residents’ Association, your local councillors asked the county council to look into introducing a
GFL Update
A number of residents have raised concerns about the ongoing works by GFL. This can be seen from the platform
Parking
Police are reminding motorists of the rules after an increase in the number of parking complaints… READ MORE
Hertsmere delays Bucks Meadow decision
Hertsmere Borough Council has delayed its decision on the planning application for Bucks Meadow until 26 May 2016.
3 Peaks Challenge
OVEG’s ex Treasurer Richard Charnock is trekking up Snowdon, Scarfell Pike, and Ben Nevis to raise money for KidsOut UK.
April book swap at St Matthews
There will be a book swap at St Matthew’s Church on 21 April 2016. Bring a book, borrow a book, and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea.
Free Coffee at LJ’s
If you’d like to have a stall at the craft fair you can find more info here
Free Compost
The council are giving away free bags of compost this Saturday 16 April between 10am and 3pm. Head to the depot
Date announced for Summer Fayre 2016
Join us at the Oxhey Village Summer Fayre on Saturday 11 June 2016.
FoOP Newsletter
FRIENDS OF OXHEY PARK : Newsletter 32 – April 2016 AGM Monday 11th April We had to change the date to
Stalls at the 2016 Summer Fayre
How to secure your stall at the 2016 Summer Fayre.
New Local Secondary School
Land near Carpenders Park Farm in Oxhey Lane, Carpenders Park, has been earmarked for a new school… READ MORE
Pavements Petition
Our local councillors are calling on Herts County Council to repair the pavements in Oxhey… SIGN THE PETITION HERE
Missing Cat
Shirley has been missing from Aldenham Road since 22nd March. If you see her please get in touch…
Will you open your garden this summer?
Would you like to welcome people to your garden for charity, as part of this year’s Oxhey Open Gardens?
Proposed Oxhey Park Development
You can now view the concept plans for a proposal to develop Oxhey Park North… VIEW CONCEPT PLANS You can also
The Royal Oak in Lego
The latest instalment of Oxhey in Lego… Design and build: The Davis Family
News from Friends of Oxhey Park
Hi all friends We’ll be meeting this Saturday at 10.30 by the cycle bridge to clean up the park again,
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